About the role

This is a full-time (35 hours/ week) contract opportunity until July 2024. Location can be negotiated and flexible WFH options

As a Practice Coach with Uniting’s Communities Directorate, you are responsible for leading high quality and consistent practice approaches for the successful implementation and sustainability of the Domestic and Family Violence Practice Framework (DFV PF). As a Practice Coach you will also be responsible for supporting practice leadership more broadly working alongside the Practice Lead team and reporting to the Practice Lead for Early Intervention.

The Practice Coach role is responsible for supporting the implementation of agreed practice models and driving change initiatives to best meet the needs of client groups. You will actively support an organisational culture that seeks opportunities to improve and proactively identifies potential barriers to achieving outcomes. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to find creative and sustainable solutions to problems and contribute to improvements for your area of specialisation and the Directorate. You will be skilled at navigating the organisation and able to work proactively across business functions.

About You

• Minimum tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or equivalent.

You will be continuing to develop in your area of expertise and be expected to provide innovative ideas to solve problems in your discipline. It is expected that you will possess good skills at navigating a complex organisation, forging relationships, and managing through influence rather than direct authority as required. You will have relevant experience in delivering programs/services within your area/s of specialisation.

For more information, refer to the position description here: Practice Coach DFV July 2023 (1).docx

To be considered for this position please upload your resume as well as a Cover Letter responding to the 3 Targeted Questions below (2 A4 page max):

TQ1: What is your experience in working with Domestic and Family Violence?

TQ2: What is your experience in developing and implementing new practice approaches? What are some of the methods you have used to implement something new?

TQ3: Tell us about your experience in providing learning and development opportunities to front line staff and capacity building practitioners?

If you have any questions or require further details, please contact Alex Sullivan on [email protected] using the subject line: Practice Coach - Domestic Violence Framework - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0466801937.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.